Oaks Disaster Memorial, Ardsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
On 12 December 1866 340 men and boys were working the Old Oaks Colliery when an under-ventilated shaft exploded. At 9 am the following morning the shaft exploded for a second time, killing 27 of the 198 rescuers. A total of 361 people died before the rescue was completed.
Location
South Yorkshire BarnsleyPeriod
Victorian (1837 - 1901)Themes
